A ruptured gas pipe which blazed fire into the air last night has closed a road in Buxton in Derbyshire.

Emergency services were called to a wooded area close to Charles Street at about 12.20am this morning to reports of a fire.

There they found the ruptured pipe which had caused a fire reaching several feet into the air.

Police say gas engineers are at the site working with the emergency services and there is not thought to be a risk to other properties. There is no evacuation in place.

The Aldi supermarket, which is near to the ruptured pipe, will remain closed today. There is also a partial closure to railway services in Buxton as part of the line passes close to the affected site.

A Derbyshire police spokesman said:

“There will be an impact on people driving into Buxton due to the site being in the town centre. Anyone planning to visit the Aldi store will not be able to and should plan alternative arrangements.
“We apologise for the inconvenience this will cause and are working together with gas engineers and the fire service to get it sorted as quickly as possible.”

– Derbyshire Police

Anyone who may be affected by the railway closure should check with the rail operator for any disruption.

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